Owner’s Manual

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WHEELS AND TIRES
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5. Press the plastic covers onto the wheel nuts
and Install the wheel cover (where applica-
ble). The opening in the wheel cover for the
tire's inflation valve must be positioned over
the valve.
Related information
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Changing a wheel – spare wheel (p. 298)
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Changing a wheel – removing wheel (p. 295)
Tire inflation – general information
Check tire inflation pressure regularly.
Inflation placard
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Tire inflation placard
Tire inflation
See the tire inflation decal on the driver's door
opening. This decal indicates the designation of
the factory-mounted tires on your vehicle, as well
as load limits and inflation pressure.
NOTE
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The placards shown indicate inflation
pressure for the tires installed on the
vehicle at the factory only.
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A certain amount of air seepage from the
tires occurs naturally and tire pressure
fluctuates with seasonal changes in tem-
perature. Always check tire pressure reg-
ularly.
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Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation
pressure, including the spare
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, at least once
a month and before long trips. You are
strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure
gauge, as automatic service station gauges
may be inaccurate.
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Use the recommended cold inflation pres-
sure for optimum tire performance and wear.
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Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause
uneven treadwear patterns.
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Available as an accessory